There’s something about a book on female WASP pilots and their path in history. It’s only now that we get to read and enjoy their stories. The story of Eva, was one I’ve read a couple of times but with a twist. Eva get accepted into the WASP program, while her dad approves, her mother is downright mean in her lack of support. The story of friendship and comradely is well told and keeps the readers engaged. A mystery starts the story off and twists at the end, leaving the reader guessing until the very last page. Highly recommend this book. ( )

A very good book based on the WASP women pilots of WWII. I really did not know much about the WASPs and it was interesting to learn more about how they trained and the fact they were not recognized as military until many years later. A good book for those that enjoy war genre and historical fiction. ( )

During WWII, Eva Scott leaves her hometown to join the WASPS - Women Airforce Service Pilots. Her and her fellow pilots endure grueling training in Texas, where they train and work under military conditions. At the beginning of each chapter is a snippet from a Congressional Hearing, where Eva is questioned about her time in the WASPS.
I absolutely loved the snippets at the beginning of each chapter. They tied in very well to the story. I also loved reading about the training in Texas, and how Eva bonded with her fellow pilots. This book was very well written and the characters were extremely believable. Overall, highly recommended. ( )

This dual time line historical fiction book is about the WASPs - Women Airforce Service Pilots - that were created during WWII. The goal of this group was to free up male pilots for overseas combat by using female pilots in the US to fly planes from the factories to the US military bases. There had never been any female pilots in the military and they were met with prejudice and worse by the male service members. Beyond the Horizon is about this brave group of women who defied history and did their part to help the US during WWII. The book is the story of Eva during WWII and in the 1970s when the WASPs were trying to get military benefits.

Eva and her best friend Nina loved to fly and when they read about the new women's group being formed, they both knew that they wanted to be part of it. When they received their acceptance letters on the same day, they were elated and went to training in Texas together. In training they met Helena who became a close friend and they were all thrilled when they were sent to the same base after training. They were able to encourage each other both on the ground and in the air as they were faced with prejudice and sometimes sabotage from the male military personnel. Eva loses her memory after a devastating crash and moves back home, loses contact with all of her friends and tries to put the war out of her mind. Her memories all come flooding back when she goes to Washington DC to testify before Congress to try to get military benefits for the WASPs.

This is a heartwarming story about women who tried to make a difference during WWII. Eva is a great character and her enthusiasm about becoming a pilot is exciting while her confusion after the war is difficult to read about. Seeing her open her mind and her life back to her memories is a significant part of the story. This is a story about love and friendship ; courage and sacrifice about the brave women who did their part in the war effort.

If you enjoy well-researched historical fiction, you don't want to miss this novel. Thanks to the publisher for a copy to read and review. All opinions are my own. ( )

Ella Carey, Author of "Behind the Horizon" writes a captivating, intriguing, intense, and page-turning novel. Genres are both Historical Fiction and Fiction. The timelines for this story are both at the height of World War Two, and 1977. The location for this story takes place in both Texas and North Carolina. The author vividly discusses and describes the "Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) and the discrimination, treatment, and lack of respect shown between men and women. The themes for this story are friendship, second chances, looking for the truth, fighting for what is equal, right, and sisterhood. Ella Carey describes the characters as brave, courageous, and bold. There is loyalty and betrayal.

Eva Scott has always loved flying planes and is given lessons by a good friend. Eva and her friend Nina apply and join the WASP during the war. The two best friends meet other women and form a special bond and sisterhood. The women are not treated equally to the men in the training, and some of the equipment seems to be faulty.

After a devasting accident, where Eva loses her memory, she returns home and gets married. For thirty years, Eva hasn't discussed the war, flying, or her friends. Eva's eighteen-year-old son convinces her to help recognize the WASPS. In doing this, Eva has no idea how her life and others will change.

I highly recommend this thought-provoking novel for readers who appreciate historical fiction. ( )